
Azureus implements the BitTorrent protocol using java language and comes bundled with many invaluable features for both beginners and advanced users:
+ Multiple torrent downloads
+ Upload and download speed limiting, both globally and per torrent
+ Can use a proxy, for both tracker and peer communications
+ Fast resume
+ Can set a default download dir and move completed files
+ Can import torrents automatically from a set dir
+ Highly customizable interface
+ Advanced seeding rules
+ Adjustable disk cache
+ Only uses one port for all the torrents
+ UPnP sets the forward on your router
+ IRC plugin included for quick help
+ Embedded tracker, host your own torrents, automate your shares (periodic scanning of a dir)...
+ Distributed Hash Table: host on it a completely decentralised torrent and/or benefit from it when the tracker is offline.
Many useful plugins are available:
+ Schedule upload and download speed limits with Speed Scheduler
+ Receive a mail when a download finishes with Status Mailer
+ Auto-adjustment of your upload and download speeds according to your network charge with Autospeed
+ Auto-download torrents with RSS Feed Scanner
+ Add numerous info on torrents (Extra seeding columns, Country Locator)
+ Remote control Azureus through the Swing Web Interface or the HTML Web Interface